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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
3
The article assesses the Senate munitions committee probe led by Nye as largely inconclusive and moving into tax proposals. It discusses the Flynn Nye tax bill aiming to cap corporate income, tax exemptions for government securities, and broad reach beyond munitions. It notes Republican leadership criticism and potential shifts in party strategy in 1930s Washington.
Captain G J Fisher of the Chemical Warfare Service argues the next war is unlikely to rely on chemical gas. He notes expected death tolls from chemicals are not likely to exceed World War I figures and questions mass use of gases against cities due to military logistics and command considerations. He cites that one ton of mustard gas killed only three persons in World War I, despite public fears.
Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles argues Cuba's political path is now in Cuban hands after abrogating the Platt Amendment and renouncing intervention rights. He notes economic distress under dictatorship and the unrest that follows popular uprisings, predicting Cuba will pass through volatile political stages.
Roosevelt expresses hope that the Civilian Conservation Corps will have a permanent place in government. He notes rehab of youth conservation of resources and new recreational opportunities as benefits and urges continuing CCC camps for another two years.
W. W. Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, argues proposed legislation would impose an insupportable burden on railroads without aiding employees. He warns it could threaten industry integrity and reduce railroad jobs, contradicting sponsors' claims of more employment.
Andrew W. Mellon argues that the current distressing period is a passing phase in history. He expresses optimism that normal conditions will return in time and cites America’s bad quarter hour as temporary while new generations and inventions will resolve apparent insurmountable problems.
Mark Graves argues that in 1929 national income was 90 billion dollars while the previous year it fell to about 45 billion. He notes taxes totaled about 10 billion each year and advocates reducing the tax bite as one quarter of income is now taxed versus one ninth at the start of the downturn.
German Chancellor declares the government renews its pledge to guard German honor and freedom of the Reich and to rearm only for defense to maintain peace. It states there will be no instrument for a warlike attack and emphasizes peaceful purposes amid global scrutiny.
Dr. M. Woodworth notes Illinois led U S soy bean production in 1934 with a record 9.5 million bushels valued over eight million dollars. Varieties differ in pod counts from one to four seeds per pod with Ito San mainly two-seeded and Illinois mainly three-seeded. four-seeded types yield less and are hard to combine with good varieties.
Forage specialists warn that seeds from imported hay and roughage are arriving on farms in drouth states. Stored manure from barns spreads seeds, so keep manure in piles six feet deep for 60 days or more and destroy any new weeds before they spread.
The Pennsylvania experiment station reports a high yielding wheat and oats variety resistant to loose and covered smuts. Sixty seven strains were grown last year with no smut infection for three generations despite annual inoculation. Promising strains are being multiplied for potential broad agricultural impact.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that seed borne diseases and noxious weeds will be more widespread in spring 1935. At least six states will use seed from outside sources, risking significant losses if seed is not carefully selected. Treating seed grain with a good commercial preparation can help prevent disease spread.
Breeders of purebreds seek to judge if cattle meet breed size norms. Though no fixed standard exists, symmetry in body form matters. Breeders assess chest circumference, withers height, hip width, and total weight to gauge fit within typical relationships.
A Italian tale reports Montalbert Filcorate and Rosina Consolazio, engaged, duel over a dispute. Rosina survived a superficial wound while Filcorate was shot in the head and may not recover, prompting commentary urging against gun duels in courtship and marriage. Bell Syndicate. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets advertised.
This colorful crochet rug of 58 inches by 30 inches uses four pounds of material and ten panels worked into a center half circle. It is showcased among twenty handmade rugs in rug book No. 24 and offered by Home Craft Company for 15 cents postpaid with instructions.
A typhoon near Tokyo killed 1500 and cut 400 miles of land, yet winds under 320 mph shattered structures. Mount Washington in Vermont recorded 231 mph, with heaters needed to keep the instrument from freezing. Scientists say stronger winds may sweep central Asia, where erosion and sand bury towns quickly.
A famous American at Cannes amuses crowds by matching outfits to her meals. She wears a green gown and wig with spinach, white attire with white soup and fish, and a pink ensemble with boiled salmon, matching each course in color.
Birmingham News notes the striking effect of a Stratosphere photograph showing the earth with a checkerboard appearance while observers remark that everyone is trying to stay one step ahead.
A brief Montreal Star snippet notes science as a resourceful tool, joking that it could not open a day-coach window yet cooled the train with air conditioning.
A vintage endorsement extols Thedford's Black-Draught as a long established family laxative. Mrs. J. E. McDuff of Elgin Texas shares thirty years of satisfactory use and cites cost effectiveness as a plus.
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